21To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 19 April 1811 (Madison Papers)
It appears doubtful whether the contemplated light house near Presquisle on Lake Erie can be erected under the act of cession of the State of Pennsylvania passed on 2d instt. The act has an express provision that neither the jurisdiction or right of soil is ceded, but only the occupancy and use thereof for the purpose of erecting the light house. The acts of Congress of March 2d 1795 & August...
22To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 29 October 1809 (Madison Papers)
It having been understood last autumn that a number of intruders had settled on the public lands in Madison County (Bend of Tennessee) Mississippi Territory Mr Thomas Freeman was instructed by direction of the President to notify those persons that unless they signed declarations that they had no claim to the land & obtained permissions to remain as tenants at will, they would be removed by...
23To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 6 October 1802 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor to receive your letter of the 20th. ultimo, in answer to mine of the 8th. preceding. As legal questions of some nicety may result from the right of priority secured by law, to the United States, from the interest of Jeremiah Condy in the co-partnership of Jeremiah Condy & Co., and from the nature of the trust vested in the Secretary of State, permit me to request you, not to...
24To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 12 December 1815 (Madison Papers)
Mr Gelston, having determined to go to Washington on the subject of the damages recovered against him in the case of the “American Eagle,” has requested me to write to you in his behalf and to state the distressing situation in which he is placed. Having written to the Secretary of the Treasury, permit me to refer you to that letter. I do not perceive how he can, unless relieved by Government,...
25To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 1 October 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 October 1803, Treasury Department . “I have the honor to transmit herewith, for your consideration, a paper containing sundry charges exhibited by George Breining, against Henry Voight, Chief Coiner in the Mint of the United States.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). RC 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Gallatin; docketed by Wagner as received 5 Oct. For enclosure, see n. 1. Gallatin...
26To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 15 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
I met in New Jersey Capn. Crafts of the Neptune, the vessel on board of which were Martin & Ware when met by the Melampus in the Gulf of Biscay. I obtained from him the enclosed letter by which it appears that they were not impressed but deserted from the Neptune to the Melampus at Plymouth. Will it be of any use, if Capn. Crafts happens to come here, to obtain his affidavit of the facts? He...
27To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 7 December 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 December 1801, Treasury Department. Transmits letters “relative to the property, purchased by Mr Cooper, in reference to the Copper Mine business.” It appeared proper to communicate them to JM, but they may be needed by the auditor and the comptroller when the accounts are settled. RC and enclosures ( DLC : Gallatin Papers). RC 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Gallatin; docketed by Wagner,...
28To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 27 December 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 December 1804, Treasury Department. “I have the honor to return Mr. Wynn’s letter. It seems to me that the act supplementary to the Consular act embraces all cases of Sales; unless the words ‘and her company discharged’ should be construed as forming an exception when a vessel is stranded; on the ground that, in that case, the crew cannot properly be said to be discharged. “If it is not...
29To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 26 January 1810 (Madison Papers)
Mr Harrison states that the swords purchased by Mr Livingston for the State of Virginia cost 257 dollars & 22/100. In order to close the business, the easiest mode would be that you should write to Govr. Tyler to remit that sum to the Treasurer of the United States on account of Mr Livingston; which paymt. being passed to his credit will balance that item in his accounts. Govr. Tyler may, I...
30To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 14 November 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 November 1801, Treasury Department. Encloses papers [not found] pertaining to Colonel Cambray’s claim against the U.S. The principal is payable to him or his attorney only at the treasury, upon delivery of certificates, which Cambray may send to his attorney in this country. Encloses copy of forms that will eliminate Cambray’s fears of losing debt should certificates be lost at sea. States...